Ferentino, Italy: NewCold broke ground this week on what will be the largest temperature-controlled warehouse in central and southern Italy.
The €70m cold store will begin operating in 2026. It is located next to the Ferentino plant of Froneri, the world’s second-largest packaged ice cream company. The two structures will be connected, enabling efficient storage of frozen products. This joint approach, a first in the Italian market, will provide significant environmental benefits, support Froneri’s business growth, and strengthen the partnership between the two companies, NewCold says.
“We are proud to integrate this structure into our Italian network,” said Bram Hage, chief executive, NewCold. “The Ferentino warehouse will set new standards in terms of automation and sustainability, strengthening Italy’s role in Europe’s food supply chain,” he said.
“This project represents a turning point for logistics in Italy,” said Luca Quaresima, Country Manager Italy at NewCold. “Not only will it increase supply chain efficiency, but it will also solidify our position in the rapidly expanding cold chain market.”
“We are happy to be alongside NewCold at the groundbreaking of the new temperature-controlled warehouse in Ferentino,” said Pietro Monaco, global head of operations., Ferentino.
“The partnership between our two companies has lasted for over ten years now — and it is not limited to Italy, as it includes Australia, America, and many European and non-European countries, such as England, France, Germany, and Poland. The new hub in Ferentino is part of a long-standing international collaboration that looks to the future, with various projects on the horizon. It is a partnership that, we are sure, is destined to give us great satisfaction once more. Both in terms of improving our level of service and in terms of environmental impact”.
The new cold store will be built in phases, with the first phase being 40 meters high with a capacity of 62,000 pallet spaces. The warehouse will use 50% less energy than traditional warehouses and make use of a range of renewable energy sources.
Upon completion of all phases, the Ferentino facility will increase NewCold’s total capacity in the country to 200,000 pallet positions.
